IBM Makes a Lightweight ODBC Client

Yeah, as a developer, the major PITA in getting connected to a database that's not MS, is the client. For years, IBM ensconced their basic ODBC driver in a fat 450MB - 1GB download. There goes half a day at a client's local waiting to get the desktop which is invariably lacking everything you need to get to work. Usually it takes 2 - 3 days to get going. Now you can cut the wait. Get the IBM DB2 Driver for ODBC and CLI and get to work pronto. Here are the 3 links you need now:
First, read about it here.
Next, agree to it through the finder.
Last, download it (wait for the anchor to load completely and look for "IBM DB2 Driver for ODBC and CLI (32-bit)" on the page)
Thanks so much IBM for making this available.Above is IBM's logo. I'm just a fan and grateful. I don't have permission. IBM lawyers, if you are angry for the display, please email and I will take it down. Note the display is an homage. Word.

Viewing Reboots and Shutdowns in Windows Server

This morning I needed to research when a clients machine had shutdown - if at all - since I had reported not being able to connect via Remote Desktop through VPN last night.
I digress. If you want to find the history of shutdowns in Windows Server 2003, and presumably higher, simply go to START --> Administrative Tools --> Event Viewer.
In Event Viewer look at the Source column for Events by USER32. Those will be your Shutdowns and Restarts.




This morning I needed to research when a clients machine had shutdown - if at all - since I had reported not being able to connect via Remote Desktop through VPN last night.
I digress. If you want to find the history of shutdowns in Windows Server 2003, and presumably higher, simply go to START --> Administrative Tools --> Event Viewer.
In Event Viewer look at the Source column for Events by USER32. Those will be your Shutdowns and Restarts.

John's First Work of Art

Well, hard to tell if he's a Monet or Picaso at this early stage, but we think it's brilliant!

How to Change the Enterprise Name

Let’s say you don’t like the way a consultant named the Siebel Enterprise. Well, fortunately, he was kind enough to leave you instructions on how to rename it. These instructions are not for the faint of heart. You should really know what your doing or you can seriously foul things up. Follow these steps.

1. Backup the ADMIN directory on the gateway.

2. Leave all Siebel Application and Gateway Services running everywhere.

3. Stop the Web Server

4. Log into one of the application servers

5. Start a command window

6. Move to the BIN directory in siebsrvr

7. Remove ALL servers from the Enterprise by repeating the following command for each server:

a. srvredit –g HOSTNAME_OF_GATEWAY –e NAME_OF_THE_SIEBEL_ENTERPRISE –s NAME_OF_SERVER_TO_REMOVE –x $server

i. –x $server tells the srvredit program to remove the server

ii. example: this was run in dev to remove the Siebel Application Server named “vccssdev”:

srvredit –g sw75dgccsw03 –e vccssdev –s vccssdev –x $server

8. Remove the Enterprise with srvredit

a. srvredit –g sw75dgccsw03 –e vccssdev –x $Enterprise

i. notice how no server name is passed in

ii. notice how “x” is literally “$Enterprise”

9. Restart the Gateway Server

10. Look at siebns.dat and notice how it is empty

11. Stop all Siebel Servers

12. Remove the DSN (ODBC) on each Application Server.

13. Remove the Service entry for the “dead” server service in: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SiebSrvr_siebel_SiebSrvrname

14. Reboot each Siebel Server

15. Now run StartàProgramsàSiebel Enterprise Server ConfigurationàSiebel Server Configuration.

16. Use the Wizard to configure all your Siebel Servers and name a new Enterprise in the process.

17. Be sure to update any Siebel Dedicated Client .cfg files. Search and replace the Enterprise Name but do not replace any ODBC names (which have the old enterprise name in it) without also updating the ODBC entry for your Client, too.

18. Log in with the thick client and validate things. If you got some errors during Server Confg you can see with the thick client what needs to be fixed. A lot of time you need to grab the ODBC that is in Administration-Server ConfigurationàServersàServer Parameters for the ODBC Data Source and make it on each Server since this is usually the one piece that bombs.

19. Bounce the enterprise.

20. Run the Web Server Config on web servers or just search replace the enterprise name in the eapps.cfg files.

21. Restart Web Servers

Top 50 Sunscreens for 2008

Below is a list of the top 50 sunscreens for 2008 as ranked by Skin Deep (cosmeticsdatabase.com) . Where did your sunscreen rank? Chances are your sunscreen is actually doing more harm than good. Click the title or use the link at the end of the list to learn more.

1. Keys Soap Solar Rx Therapeutic Sunblock, SPF 30
2. Trukid Sunny Days Facestick Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+
3. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+
4. California Baby Sunblock Stick Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+
5. Badger Sunscreen, SPF 30
6. Marie Veronique Skin Therapy Sun Serum
7. Lavera Sunscreen Neutral, SPF 40
8. Vanicream Sunscreen, SPF 35
9. Vanicream Sunscreen Sport, SPF 35
10. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion No Fragrance, SPF 30+
11. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion Everyday/year-Round, SPF 30+
12. UV Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
13. California Baby Sunscreen Lotion Natural Bug Blend, SPF 30+
14. Sun Science Sport Formula, SPF 30
15. UV Natural Sunscreen, Sport, SPF 30+
16. UV Natural Sunscreen, UV Golf / Ultra
17. Soleo Organics Sunscreen all natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
18. Obagi Nu-Derm Physical UV Block, SPF 32
19. Mexitan Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
20. EltaMD UV Physical, SPF 41
21. Mexitan Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
22. Eau Thermale Avene Tinted Compact, SPF 50
23. Jason Natural Cosmetics Sunbrellas Mineral Based Physical Sunblock, SPF 30+
24. Sun Science Organic Daily Wear, SPF 30
25. Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, SPF 60
26. Vanicream Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin, SPF 30
27. Walgreens Sunblock with Zinc Oxide for Face, Nose & Ears, SPF 45+
28. EltaMD UV Sport with Z-Cote, SPF 50
29. Solar Sense Face Protection, SPF 45
30. Solar Sense Clear Zinc with Green Tea, for Face, SPF 45
31. Mustela Sun Cream for Sensitive Areas, SPF 50
32. Mustela Sun Lotion, Bebe High Protection, SPF 50
33. Procyte Z-Silc Plus Sunblock, SPF 30+
34. Solbar Zinc Sun Protection Cream
35. Solbar Zinc, SPF 38
36. Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Lotion, Baby, SPF 30+
37. Eau Thermale Avene Sunscreen Cream for Sensitive Areas, SPF 50
38. Trukid Sunny Days Mineral Sunscreen UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum, SPF 30+
39. Fallene Cotz Sunscreen, SPF 58
40. Lotus Moon Sage Sun Protective Creme -, SPF 25
41. Healing-Scents Live Long Sunscreen, SPF 25-30
42. Caribbean Sol Solguard, SPF 25
43. Institut Dermed Sun Protective Cream Oil Free, Untinted, SPF 28
44. Kabana Skin Care Green Screen Organic Sunscreen - Skin Tone Tinted, SPF 22
45. CVS Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 45+
46. Elemis Liquid Layer Sunblock, SPF 30
47. Dermalogica Super Sensitive Face Block, SPF 30
48. Lavera Sunblock Baby & Children, SPF 30
49. Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Lotion, Sensitive, SPF 30
50. Neocutis Journee Bio-Restorative Day Cream with Psp, SPF 30+

Learn More: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008